Scandinavian Modern Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl. As a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Teak Dining Chairs Mod. 78 by Niels Otto Möller
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Danish modern Pair of teak dining chairs Mod. 78 with Textile cord seats designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1962 and produced by J.L. M...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus`Armchair , Keravan Puuteollisuus Ltd.
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947.
This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 57 chair, 1959
Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Stunning Brazilian rosewood...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs Set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs set of 4 by Göran Malmvall for AB Karl Andersson & Söner.
They come in a beautifully patinated color and with signs of age and use.
With a ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern chair from Axel Einar Hjort
Located in Skå, SE
Discover the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjort, crafted meticulously in Birch. These iconic pieces epitomize the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design, seamlessly blending form and function.
Axel Einar Hjort's Birch chairs showcase a captivating design characterized by clean lines and the use of premium Birch wood. Their minimalist aesthetics allow them to seamlessly complement a variety of interior styles, from mid-century modern to contemporary.
Birch wood adds a touch of natural beauty to any space, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With meticulous craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail, these chairs ensure both enduring beauty and durability.
Elevate your decor with Axel Einar Hjort's Scandinavian Modern Birch chairs...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, dining chair, model 'CH 33', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1954, later production.
Dining chair designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats on a chrome base. Chairs retain original label.
Norway, 1960s.
2 high back chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Göran Malmvall, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Göran Malmvall, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Solid pine
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden
Dimensi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Niels O. Møller Armchair in Teak and Brown Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, armchair model 56, teak, wool, Denmark, 1954.
This chair shows subtle lines and beautiful curves in the woodwork. In the highly ref...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Chair in Pine, Made in Sweden 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in solid pine designed and made in Sweden. Original condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, Thorald Madsens, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, produced by Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Denmark, 1950s/60s. In good structural condition with minor signs of age and use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums Bolighus. This example is a time capsule piece, with original oak and paper cord seat al...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, ‘Louisiana’ dining chair, oak, suede, Denmark, 1958.
The ‘Louisiana’ chair was initially created for the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark, by the Danish architects Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert. Inside the modern building complex the chairs were supposed to serve as functional chairs for events. Therefore, Bo and Wohlert had a comfortable chair in mind that is easily stackable. The round seat with off-white suede upholstery and a curved backrest provide comfort.
Jørgen Bo (1919-1999) first studied at the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts until 1941 and in 1960 was appointed as a professor. Together with Vilhelm Wohlert, Jørgen Bo designed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Panton's "System 1-2-3" utilises a cantilevered form. This seating was developed as a multi-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of option...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Danish adjustable orchestra musician chairs with backrests
Located in DK
This pair of very rare chairs was designed in 1942 by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the iconic Radiohuset building in Copenhagen. They are designed for the musicians / the orchestra. They ha...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Birka. Produced by NK, 1930s.
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheep skin.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Set of two Mosquito chairs 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen circa 1969
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
2 chaises Mosquito 3105 par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen.
Fabriquées au Danemark en 1969 (cf photos).
Ces chaises étaient à l'origine recouvertes de simili cuir rembourré en mouss...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair with Detailed Back in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful organic and natural looking chair in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating and ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Eight Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simple shapes and aut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs in teak, Denmark, 1960s
These well made Danish dining chairs have a convincing appearance and a construction typical for Danish style furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ekornes Stressless Magic Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Appropriately named the "Magic" chair and ottoman for its 360 degree swiveling ability and reclining features, this Ekornes Stressless lounge epitomizes cozy comfort. A slightly curv...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair Swedish Teak Dining Chairs with papercord seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Teak Papercord Swedish Chairs. Perfect to use as occassional chairs or with a dining table. Bought from a Furniture Rep who worked in the 60's and 70's. This pair ended up...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and niger leather.
Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
Made of Pine wood and the backrest is made of birch wood.
Beautiful patina and smooth surface, wear consi...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Pine
Pair of 'Laila' Armchair in sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Listed price is for the pair.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Underside with partial manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), a Danish architect and designer, was a pioneering figure in the realm of modern Danish furniture design. Renowned as the father of Danish modernism, Klint played a pivotal role in shaping the functional and aesthetic principles that defined Scandinavian design in the early 20th century. His approach focused on craftsmanship, functionality, and a deep appreciation for traditional forms.
As a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he influenced generations of designers.
Klint's carefully researched furniture designs are based on functionality, proportions adapted to the human body, craftsmanship, and the use of high-quality materials. Notable examples of his work include the Propeller Stool (1927), the Safari Chair and the Deck Chair (both 1933), the Church Chair (1936), and the Circle Bed...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic status in the canon of Scandinavian modern furniture, Hans J. Wegner's "Wishbone chair" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair, known as the Scissor Chair, features a sleek architectural frame of solid beech wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Palle Suenson Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Dark stained beech chair with a webbed leather seating. The chair is attributed to Palle Suenson, as they come from the office building of the Aarhus Oliefabrik (1938-1942), which wa...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen - Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' or 'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint with deep patina in original Niger leather, profiled legs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA C. 1961
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, 1961. Original ivory white paint some paint missing on top of back and a few nicks otherwise beautiful of white color. Chair is very str...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown lounge chair with brown faux-leather cushions and canvas back.
Attributed to Ingmar Relling for Westnofa and in the style of Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Faux Leather, Plywood
Six Danish Rosewood Desk or Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood and aluminum office or dining chairs with floating solid rosewood arm rests, and recessed cushions upholstered in the original wool. The seats and backrests are crafted of s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs.
Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark".
Originally designed in 1953.
Wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
George Thams for A. S. Vejen Leather and Chrome Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Thams for A. S. Vejen Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Ottoman measures 21.5 square and 17" tall. This is one of the most comfortable...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Eva", Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid teak.
New upholstered in dark brown Savanne leather from Arne Sørensen.
Model Eva, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Danish Mid-Century Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood chair, circa 1960's. Perfectly petite, darling striking profile with original cream upholstery with minor wear. Would work great with a vanity!
Please inquire for a remo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid beech frames, with heart shape seats of teak and raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of 2 chairs, Danish design, with new upholstery
Located in Oostende, BE
Elegant pair of Danish chairs ( period and designer unknown) with beautifully shaped backrest. The seat was re-covered with new off-white upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned for his iconic farmhouse-inspired carved oak...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
‘Lovö’ Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
‘Lovö’ Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet , Sweden , Circa 1930th.
Stained pine. Metal braces on sides later added.
Pencil marked ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Swedish Dining Chairs in Pine and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, pine, cognac leather, Sweden, 1970s
A set of four beautiful and natural dining chairs produced in Sweden in the 1970s. The design of these chairs displays...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR
By France & Søn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR
Sigvard Bernadotte armchair Model 132 for France & Søn. The chair is made from the finest teakwood. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). 5 Available.
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industria...
Category
1950s Slovenian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish furniture design is a modernist story of enduring style. With its elegant shell shape, this lounge chair embodies the timeless appeal of Swedish furniture that was set in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and unusual pair of Danish modern easy chairs in sculpturally formed rattan with elegantly sloping arms in black paint finish. Designed by Soren Lund for Soren Lund Mobler, se...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Norr11, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $83,516 while the average work can sell for $3,192.
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